SkipTraq Scoreboard vs 12th Man
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SkipTraq Scoreboard
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SkipTraq is the world's first wireless speed display for the sport of Jump Rope. When used with SkipTraq Scorekeeper (sold separately), jumper speed counts can be tabulated and sent for display by Scoreboard in real time! And because you see results as they occur, your audience is instantly more attentive. They are drawn into the competition, cheering their favorites, becoming a part of the experience. SkipTraq displays speed results directly on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or your iPad. To increase your viewing audience, connect your iOS device to any size TV monitor. Imagine offering real time competitor results during your next event! Watch as your student athletes engage with SkipTraq during practice. SkipTraq is easy to use. Start up Scoreboard and you are ready to go! It's that easy. Scoreboards and Scorekeepers locate each other automatically. SkipTraq uses existing consumer appliances. SkipTraq communicates using a wireless router and can display results on any TV/Display that accepts HDMI input. SkipTraq is flexible. Pull out your iPhone or iPod Touch for an instant Scoreboard. Run Scoreboard on your iPad for a larger, yet portable display. Connect your iOS device to a TV or large screen monitor for audience viewing. Run several simultaneous Scoreboards for full competitions. Since any Scoreboard accepts any Scorekeeper, your scoring solution grows as more teams bring their individual Scoreboards to an event! It's not just for competitions. We've seen it used… • As part of a Jump Rope awareness booth at a national sports expo. The vibrant SkipTraq colors helped draw the attention of thousands of attendees and provided speed results for mock competitions made up of audience volunteers. A real crowd pleaser! • As a breakout session for a speed training workshop. Students and coaches were introduced to SkipTraq, how to use it, how to set it up, and why this technology is critical for the future growth of Jump Rope. • As an instant speed display. Coaches pulled out a wireless router and were demonstrating SkipTraq in a matter of minutes. • As part of a vendor booth at a large jump rope competition. SkipTraq captured the attention of students and coaches alike. Kids especially gravitate to SkipTraq as this technology is part of their generation. We've seen students grab SkipTraq and GO with virtually zero instruction. They just get it! SkipTraq has already been used for several local, regional, and international jump rope championships! Whether you have an established team, are looking to create a new team, working with your local school system, or promoting community awareness, SkipTraq can be a flexible and cost-effective tool in your arsenal. Features: 1) Scoreboard supports up to 4 Scorekeepers 2) Can be used as a stand alone speed display, or attached to any HDMI monitor 3) Displays a list of attached Scorekeepers 4) The Scoreboard Name is assignable 5) Competition square IDs are assignable and can be shown or hidden 6) Optional passcode requires Scorekeepers to provide the code before accessing Scoreboard 7) You can theme your scoreboard with either a Single Jumper icon, or a Double Dutch icon Scoreboard requires the following: 1) Scoreboard installed on an iOS device capable of supporting Apple's HDMI adapter 2) A wireless router or access to a wireless network To connect Scoreboard to a TV monitor you need: 1) An HDMI Adapter available from Apple 2) An HDMI cable to connect the adapter to a TV 3) Any display device that accepts HDMI input
12th Man
Stay connected with your favorite university's sports team. Get real-time news, scores, stats, and exclusive video and photo content. Engage with social media and easily share updates.
- Real-time news and game recaps
- On-demand video clips and highlights
- Photo galleries of game action
- Live and historical statistics
- Aggregated social media feeds
- Game schedules and ticket purchasing
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The all-new 12th Man App has been completely redesigned and reimagined to bring the best of Texas A&M Athletics straight to the 12th Man. Create your free Aggie ID to follow your favorite teams, get the latest news, videos, podcasts, live game audio and much more. You can personalize your experience with custom app icons and followed team lists, purchase and transfer your tickets inside the app, and manage your 12th Man Rewards account--all right on your mobile device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: 12th Man at Free against SkipTraq Scoreboard's $149.99. 12th Man also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 41 months) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). SkipTraq Scoreboard's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
12th Man is free to download; SkipTraq Scoreboard costs $149.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SkipTraq Scoreboard ships an update every 41 months, 12th Man every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SkipTraq Scoreboard | 12th Man |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (505 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 505 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #198 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | i5ve | Texas A&M University |
Bugs and requests
SkipTraq Scoreboard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
12th Man
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Audio self-pauses repeatedly during playback
- App closes after opening for half a second
- Persistent 'Updating' loading screen that never completes
- Login credentials not saved between sessions
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- App crashes when attempting to stream games
- Unable to create new accounts
- App incompatible with latest iOS updates
- Check-in features not functioning
- Article text not displaying properly
- App crashes when accessing 12th Man points feature
Requested features
7 requests- Standard audio interface for lock screen playback controls
- Better real-time stat updates during games
- Unified account system across all platforms
- Improved roster and schedule accessibility
- Better map functionality for parking
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- Contact/support feature within the app
- Rollback to previous app version stability
In-app purchases
SkipTraq Scoreboard
No in-app purchases
12th Man
No in-app purchases
Questions
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